Mount Kenya

Day 2 of this trek is set aside for acclimatization purposes where you will catch a break from going up the mountain to Shipton’s from Old Moses with overnight at Liki North Camp at an altitude of 3990m above sea level. This day will be a moderate hike that will allow you to get back to camp earlier than usual around mid-afternoon with a brief afternoon trek higher up the mountain then a descent back to camp. This ensures you follow the proper acclimatization rule of “climb high and sleep low.”

Trekking from Judmaier (Old Moses Camp) to Likki North Camp:
Change in Elevation: Old Moses Camp (3,340 m) — Likki North Camp (3,990 m) Hiking time: 5 hours
Distance: Approximately 7 kilometers
Habitat: Moorland
Difficulty: Medium

Accommodation: Camping at Liki North Camp Meal Plan: Full board

On this third day of your 5-day Mount Kenya trek, we descend into the Liki Valley after a dramatic climb out of the valley that is filled with medieval-like vegetation of giant lobelia and Senecio plants dotted with glacial features on the terrain. This zone offers you the chance to spot some wild animals, among them the Hyrax and sunbirds. Before you get back to camp for the much-needed rest and retiring to bed after a long day of trekking you will make a short hike past Mackinders Caves then proceed to Shiptons Camp. By following the acclimatization rule of climbing high and sleeping low, you will make a decent back to camp after going up to 100m.

Trekking from Liki North Camp to Shipton’s Camp:
Change in Elevation: Liki North Camp (3,990 m) — Shipton’s Camp (4,236 m) Hiking time: 5-7 hours
Distance: Approximately 13 kilometers
Habitat: Alpine desert region
Difficulty: Medium

Accommodation: Camping at Shipton’s Camp Hut Meal Plan: Full board

We leave at 3:00 am up a steep stony quarry that cuts through a cliff clearing visible part towards lower Hall Tarns arriving Mount Kenya point Lenana (6km from Shipton Camp) at 6:30 am, you are on Lenana Peak - just in time to watch the sunrise at 4,985 meters above sea level! Enjoy the amazing views, which on clear days even include Mount Kilimanjaro more than 350 kilometres away. You then hike two hours back to Shipton's Camp for breakfast, and another four to Old Moses Camp (3,300 m) to spend the night.

Trekking from Shipton’s Camp to the Point Lenana and Descent to Old Moses Camp:
Change in Elevation: Shipton’s Camp (4,236 m) to Point Lenana (4,985m) to Old Moses Camp (3,340 m) Hiking time: 9-13 hours
Distance: Approximately 30 kilometers
Habitat: High Alpine and Moorland
Difficulty: Challenging

Accommodation: Camping at Old Moses Hut Meal Plan: Full board

Day 5 marks the last day on Mount Kenya as you continue with the descent After breakfast, you descend further down the mountain through the rainforest. In approximately three hours you reach the Sirimon Gate where you leave Mount Kenya National Park. Your driver takes you by car to Nanyuki for lunch and (depending on the planned route) back to Nairobi, where you arrive in the late afternoon. Bask in the feeling of being proud of yourself, while you relax in your hotel - ready for the next part of your adventure!

Trekking from Old Moses Camp to Naro Sirimon Gate:
Change in Elevation: Moses Camp (3,340 m) to Naro Sirimon Gate (2,440 m) Hiking time: 3-4 hours
Distance: Approximately 9 kilometers
Habitat: Rain Forest
Difficulty: Medium

Accommodation: Eka Hotel Nairobi Meal Plan: Breakfast and Lunch included

Departure -: Departure Day
Rest in the hotel and transfer to the airport.

Note: Hotel check-out is at 11:00 AM. In case you need a late check-out because of an evening flight, there is the option to extend your hotel stay for an extra fee.

Meal Plan: Breakfast included.